Rob Lowe Offers Some Honest Advice For NFL Players Who Boycott the National Anthem

Posted at 8:16 am on September 14, 2016 by Twitchy Staff

Fresh off his Comedy Central roast, actor Rob Lowe had some choice words for NFL players who planned on boycotting the national anthem during the 15th anniversary of 9/11.

The protests, which started when Colin Kaepernick, a backup quarterback for the 49ers, avoided standing for the national anthem. Many wondered if other players throughout the NFL would refuse to stand for 9/11, an act that felt inappropriate on such a tragic day.

When Twitter users tried to defend the NFL players, Lowe gave the perfect response:

Do you agree with Rob Lowe’s suggestion?

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